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First away game of the season. 3 of us going, got space for 2 more (might be a tad comfy) - no lard arses!

Probably aim to get there for 12.30.

Are tickets available yet?  Been keeping an eye out

Are tickets available yet?  Been keeping an eye out

Can't see we will get a large allocation considering the amount of ST they have sold this season

at least 750 hasn't it got to be something like 5% of the stadium capacity has to go to away fans? might be wrong 

Can't see we will get a large allocation considering the amount of ST they have sold this season

Capacity is shown as 10,120. They have sold 9K ST.

Capacity is shown as 10,120. They have sold 9K ST. So on your calculations glosred I recon 500?

Capacity is shown as 10,120. They have sold 9K ST. So on your calculations glosred I recon 500?

If they have to make provision for 10% away allocation doesn't the 9k ST sales leave very little provision for specific game home ticket sales, whilst the ST's get cash in its not doing much for encouraging the next generation of supporters who initially will be walk ups?

I thought the FL no longer use the 10% rule for away fans? I know its still in place in the FA cup but I am pretty sure its not the rule in the FL any more, a lot of smaller grounds cannot offer 10% for away fans and Exeter last season with their ground improvements gave us something like 200 in an 8k capacity.

feckin hell that cup run did them the world of good didn't it.

I also feel sorry for them, I would not like to watch that style of football week in week out, hoooooooooooof and kick and hit teams like a battering ram all over thee pitch.

I guess it shows that winning at all costs is appealing to fans.

Quite - i offer you the Lou Macari years as confirmation of that.

I don't think we were anywhere near as bad under Macari as Lincoln were/are, who played the roughest long ball hard kicking style since John Becks Cambridge side in the 90s.

Awful to watch, every Lincoln player seemed to be about 6 foot 2 and all the did was kick us and pump the ball into the box, with Akinde (when fit) I don't see that changing this year either.

Agreed not as bad but at times not a lot of "pretty" football played in the Macari era and proof if we needed it that it is a results game and Lincoln are good at that. Loved the atmosphere at Sincil Bank last year which helped them - along with RCC's error - get their undeserved last minute equaliser.

It still appears in the EFL Rules as quoted by mwooley63 above.  Presumably, Exeter claimed the dispensation referred to while doing their ground alterations.

Each Club must make provision for at least 2,000 visiting supporters at every home match or such number as represents 10% of the Club’s certified capacity, if less than 2,000

Capacity is shown as 10,120. They have sold 9K ST. So on your calculations glosred I recon 500?

What did you guys think of the "title favourites"? Were they as good as everyone is making out? No, they were s***e but effective away performance.


"The Imps were deserving of their victory on the balance of play"
No, they were not. That was obvious to all in the ground to see.


Lincoln were very, very poor. It says a lot about the state of our team at the moment that we managed to find a way to lose to them.


Lincoln were bang average on the day with only 4 shots all game, your strikers certainly like the use of the elbow though. I would like to wish you good luck for the rest of the season but I can't find it in my heart to do so, sorry.   


"On the balance of play, Lincoln deserved to win" ? How on earth do you come to that conclusion, you could argue that Lincoln gave a professional display and ground out a result but even the Lincoln manager said thet were lucky.


Christ, when did Lincoln City become massive? **** me. The 100 fans supporting Man Utd U23s in a Friendly made more noise, that isn't a joke either, they genuinely did. Fans reflect the team? Lincoln, large, dull, ugly?


Having seen Lincoln live for the first time, I can certainly see why the Cowley brothers haven't got jobs higher up the pyramid. I can't see fans of top end League 1 or even Championship clubs being willing to watch that type of football. As for the game - Lincoln did deserve to win on the basis that our finishing was abysmal

If Nelson is as advertised, he should be on the wind up of Rhead all game. In his ear, late nudges and so on. Should get a reaction.

If Nelson is as advertised, he should be on the wind up of Rhead all game. In his ear, late nudges and so on. Should get a reaction.

Apparently, Rhead isn’t a starter these days. They’re starting with Green and Akinde.

Apparently, Rhead isn’t a starter these days. They’re starting with Green and Akinde.

Rhead only came off the bench on Saturday after 73 mins with Akinde and Green both starting the game, both over 6 foot tall and all elbows. Its going to be a tough match.

Lincoln have just sold their captain, Luke Waterfall, to Shrewsbury.

He could make quite a splash for Screwsbury.

Lincoln have just sold their captain, Luke Waterfall, to Shrewsbury.

There was an item on Look North last week where they spoke to Danny Cowley and a few fans about the forthcoming season. The fans are convinced they’re getting promoted,some expecting as champions. I so hope they’re proved wrong - not just because I live near Lincoln, but because of their dreadful style of football.

Where on earth have all these fans come from? Only a few years ago they struggled to get 5000

Very poor only sold 400 so far for this one and no pay on the day

Just tried to buy a ticket, it gave a option , collect!! I live in ipswich? There are links for postal but they don’t light up? Yeah I know 😢

Ah ok that’s sorted then. Thank you for your input👍

Assuming that Knoyle is injured for Saturday, who would you play at right back?  Dunne, of course, is suspended.  I'd probably go with Nelson in light of Lincoln's aerial threat. 

I've wondered if Brown will ask Smith to do a job in there with TD or McCourt coming into midfield.

Assuming that Knoyle is injured for Saturday, who would you play at right back?  Dunne, of course, is suspended.  I'd probably go with Nelson in light of Lincoln's aerial threat.  

3 at the back. Conroy Lancashire Sid

I'd also go Nelson (even over Dunne). Normally wouldn't advocate but need as many CBs in the team as possible against this mob. Tony Pulis style back 4 of CBs.

Can't seem him changing to 3 at the back. What do you do ahead of that? Who plays wingback on the right? I guess you could play a Bielsa style 3331 with a narrow midfield of Smith, TD and Doughty.

I’m going. Is there an away pub, looking online there seems to be a few along the high street but can’t see if there’s an away fans one.

I’m going. Is there an away pub, looking online there seems to be a few along the high street but can’t see if there’s an away fans one.

Square Sale on the Brayford is an away fans pub. We'll be heading there. Decent Guinness and nosh, apparently.

To assist  - Pubs
Square Sail - Large Spoons Pub on the Brayford (Large pond but nice!) it's by the Odeon Cinema and behind Marks & Spencer's
Ritz - Another Large ' Old cinema' Spoons by the level crossing. Plastic glasses on match day thou.
Lower High Street (beyond the level crossing) are very 'Lincoln' however The Eagle' near the bottom (South Park) is a proper Real Ale pub with a good beer garden.
Enjoy and if you need anymore let me know